Renowned Journalist & TV Host Munni Saha Arrested

Television host and journalist Munni Saha has been arrested by the police. The Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) confirmed the arrest on Saturday night (November 30).

Mohammad Ruhul Kabir Khan, Deputy Commissioner of DB’s Tejgaon Division, confirmed the arrest, stating that Munni Saha was surrounded by locals around 10 PM in the Karwan Bazar area. Police then arrived at the scene and took her to Tejgaon Police Station. She has been arrested in connection with a case.

The arrest comes after the killing of student Naeem Howlader (17) during a student protest in the capital’s Jatrabari area. A murder case was filed in which former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as well as officials from the Awami League, youth wing, student wing, and the police and RAB, were named as accused. In addition, Munni Saha and six other journalists were also named as defendants in the case.

Munni Saha, known for hosting talk shows, began her journalism career with the Ajker Kagoj newspaper. After working for a long time at Bhorer Kagoj, she joined Ekushey Television. She was also associated with ATN News from its inception. Last year, she resigned from ATN News on May 31 and recently joined a new platform called Ek Takar Khobor.